japan

Last month, I went on a quick Kansai getaway with my college friends. 2 of them were first time visitors, while the rest haven’t been able to visit in the last 6-8 years. This being said, I became the designated tour guide by default! Right before the trip, I made a…

I didn’t think visiting the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park for the second time could still have some impact on me. I don’t remember being as socially aware or emotionally mature then (5+ years ago) as I am now (not that I’m saying I’m a true adult now – it’s just…

Japan’s oldest standing church is in Nagasaki! Oura Church, one of Nagasaki’s most famous landmarks, is also the only Western building to be designated as a national treasure in Japan. Behind it is Glover Garden, an area where Nagasaki’s former western residents used to stay. I’ve already been to these places before,…

Back in peaceful Nagasaki after 5 years! One of the great things about staying in Fukuoka is having access to wonderful neighboring cities in Kyushu – Nagasaki being one of them. It’s only about 2 hours away via shinkansen, making it ideal for a short day trip! This time, I was…

Looking for a place to go to this spring? Fukuoka is a great sakura-sightseeing alternative to the big cities in Japan if you’re not too keen on big crowds. I went for a few days first week of April 2016, and it was definitely one of my most memorable trips ever,…

I’ve seen Tocho-ji and its famous sitting Buddha during winter, but the view totally pales in comparison to peak sakura season. There’s a huge cherry blossom tree right smack in the center of the temple grounds! There’s not much to say when this is right in front of your eyes:

Feeling just as hopeful about 2017 as the peak of cherry blossoms in Japan. I deliberately saved this post in time for New Year’s because I’m so thankful I got to see this life-changing view with my parents. There’s always something about springtime – not only is it a sort of rebirth…

How do you get over seeing cherry blossoms in full bloom? You don’t. I managed to catch Fukuoka in its best state ever, and the image of sakura skies will forever be etched on my mind. It’s been 8 months since then, and I’m still crossing my fingers I get…

I’m all praises about Himeji nowadays. Every time someone tells me they’re heading to Osaka, I immediately take the opportunity to convince them to take a day trip to Himeji and see Himeji Castle. Last March, I was finally able to go on a new place in Japan! I couldn’t…

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Tricia Gosingtian documents her personal style, lifestyle, travels and photography in this small space she considers a personal diary. She hopes to give you places to go to when you have to stay where you are.